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Are you new to contracting? If so, you may be struggling with filing your first Self Assessment. Our quick guide goes over the basics of what you should do.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
How much should I charge is one of the first questions freelancers ask themselves. We explain how to calculate your day rate.
The UK has many different tax rates affecting both individuals and businesses - we've pulled them all together so you can keep on top of them.
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his Budget on 29th October 2018. Here are the main takeaways for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners.
Following changes introduced by HMRC in 2017, responsibility for determining your IR35 status depends on whether you work in the private or public sector.
With your own limited company you get to define your brand, own everything you do, and run your business in the most tax-efficient way.
Although the ins & outs may be tricky to grasp for first-timers, the sooner you get your head around the HMRC VAT system the sooner you can benefit from it.
Want to know what interest you can charge on late payments when working as a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner? This article explains what the rules are, and a few ways to get your money from difficult clients. Get paid what you’re owed!
Transformational energy coach and animal communicator, Ruth Bradshaw, discusses working from a log cabin, appearing on This Morning, and leaving egotistical managers behind.
Richard Branson said, “If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you”. Short on ideas? Here’s some inspiration.
Self-employed and stumped by Self Assessment? Our Deputy Head of Accounting Lucinda Watkinson joins host Ben Schaefer to explain everything you need to know.
Missed our Self Assessment webinar for Hermes drivers? Don't worry, the recordingis available to view - we also recorded a Q&A to answer your questions.
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the government’s plan to shift tax online. The initial changes will only really affect you if your business is VAT registered.
We take a look at the pro's and con's of subcontracting and how it can be utilised by freelancers who need a bit more help with projects.
As anyone is able to see the director service address on the public record, many people prefer to provide an alternative to their home address.
A Self Assessment tax return is one of the most significant tax documents you’ll be dealing with when you’re self-employed. Here's what you need to know.
We take a good look at the different websites and resources providing useful information to those wanting to go it alone and become self-employed.
Using the controversial typeface on your small business’ branding may be a faux pas worth avoiding. Here's why so many people hate Comic Sans.
There are often limited company business expenses that go unclaimed, which means you could end up paying more tax than you need to.
When you’re self-employed, or director of your own limited company, it can be confusing to know how to claim back business mileage. We've got you covered.
As a sole trader, your business will naturally incur running costs. The good news is that many of these running costs can be claimed as business expenses,
If you pay for something for your business with your own money don't forget to claim it back as a business expense, we show you how.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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